The cartoon says it all really.
Watching question time and they are arguing about youth unemployment.
Simples. Most 16-20 year olds aren't worth £3 an hour let alone the minimum wage. So I don't offer jobs to youngsters.
As it is we are working flat out and could use a few more pairs of productive hands. Trouble is most of the Yuff that wonder through the door are shoved straight back out again.
What about aged unemployment or doesn't that count anymore?
ReplyDeleteThe minimum wage damages employment prospects for everyone irrespective of age.
ReplyDeleteThe real challenge is to find an affordable way to support the unemployed and low paid without introducing distortions to the labour market.